forever_free foreverfree It's actually kind of ironic. But I think irony is a promising ally when it comes down to it. Unlike hypocrisy, which is undermined in the negative fashion in which it's used, irony can go both ways, or none at all. For me, in being forever free, i am held captive to the concept. I'm trapped in freedom, enslaved by free reign. Being forever free lends itself to a beautiful concept, but not every part of you can be freed, or your body would be without a soul. I mean, if you think about it, why would it want to stay, confined within a shell, a prison, if it can be free? Your mind, for that matter, might want to go visit europe, while your body is stuck here in the states trying to pay bills by working more than one job. I'm only as free as I can imagine myself to be. this is, my introduction. . . 050411 ... foreverfree btw, hello Mr Z. It's good to hear your train ride went well. Say "hi" to Kathy and Greta for me. San Diego just seemed brighter with you around to talk to. Ever since we ate at the little restaurant/bar called The Green Flash, I have been waiting to see one every chance i get. Working in la jolla helps, because we get some of the most beautiful sunsets there, but to no avail, for the green flash eludes me. But I know I can't complain, because green flash or not, they are still beautiful sunsets. 050411 ... crOwl hey! what a surprise to hear from you! we also enjoyed seeing you in san diego. it was definately a highlight of our trip. i was really impressed with your plans for the future and we all wish you the best. have fun at cochella with hilary. i'm so jealous. you get to see arcade fire! check out m.i.a. she has one of the best records of the year. i'll never forget the sunset i saw at pacific beach. the crowd gathered along the boardwak clapped when it slipped into the sea. say hello to your family. i hope all is well with them. vaya con Dios. p.s. have you discovered any new teas we should be drinking? 050412 ... Fido when I'm walkin in the windy seasons singin songs by Brassens or Cat Stevens the leaves hiss pissed off as they always are, naturally, being bound to trees still as rocks yet anxious as bees to return where where? if I knew that I'd tattoo it "somewhere" 050413 ... foreverfree Sorry for the delays. . . I sometimes get stuck in other worlds and can't find the time to come into the world of blather. But, no, so far as teas go Mr. Z, I have only to say that if you like boba (the little tapioca bubbles) then it adds a good twist to many teas you may already enjoy. But have you tried that Jasmine Chinese Dragon Phoenix Pearls??? It's one of the greatest! So, I hear you're expecting snow this weekend? That is terrible, it's late April!!! You shouldn't be getting sny more snow. Oh well, we shall see. I really want to take some time this year and go out there and visit. It has been so long since I have gone and I miss the place. Perhaps in the summer, I will get a chance. Well Mr. Z, I will leave with my dreams, and I hope every one is doing well, and my family says "Hi" also. Que los angeles cuiden de ti y tu familia. . . 050421 ... crOwl we have a little place in squirrel hill called, rose tea cafe, that has bubble tea and i must say i do love it, especially the mango-jasmine. i'll look into the one you suggested. i'm sure they have it. their selection is stunning. snow in late april is rare, but only where we are in the mountains will we see any, perhaps a shake of powdered sugar. we all hope you can come this summer. it's always great having you here to visit. as you probably know, hilary is taking her custom art- t-shirts to the penn. ave. market tomorrow. she continues to mature in content and style. we are extremely proud of her. they shout with originality. definately one of a kind. how are things at the country club? 050422 ... foreverfree i quit due to managerial problems. . . 050810 ... foreverfree hehe, now that that's out of the way, i just want to say that my life is moving in a different direction now. I guess i was fed up with trying to merely survive the next day that i decided to take up my dreams and hold them in my hand as I began a journey to bring them to life. I now live up in Orange County and I am working on getting settled in there. I have yet to find a job and a place to live, but everything will work out for the better. I'm a positive thinker and i seldom let things get in the way. Besides, with my dreams next to me, i have all the self-motivation that i should need. *sigh* sorry i took so long to write back, there are so many holes to fill in, but all in due time. . . so how's the family??? 050810 ... crOwl i wish you all the best with your new situation. i'm sure things will work out for you. keep me posted. we're going to nyc on august 2o. hil and greta are both hoping to go to school there eventually, at f.i.t and s.v.c. bethany is still a chef at mountain view. teedo is still the wonder dog. i have my own landscaping business now, since april. kathy is still busy with miracle2. 050811 what's it to you? who go blather from